Passport Services

Processing TimesRoutine: approximately 4-6 weeks (as of 2/22/2019)Expedited: approximately 2-3 weeks (additional fees apply)Note: Processing times are subject to change. Check here for the most recent information.Have an emergency and need a passport to travel abroad on short notice?Contact us asap at (218) 732-3452 for other expedited options.Additional information is available on the U.S. Department of State website.

One 2"X2" photo taken on a light or white background. Our office takes passport photos for an additional $10.00 fee.

What are the requirements for passport photos?

Passport photos must meet the following requirements:

Must be color photos on photo-quality paper.

Must be 2"x2" in size with the subject's head being 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair.

Background must be white.

No uniforms may be worn in the photo.

No eyeglasses may be worn in the photo.

No part of the subject's head may be cropped or obscured. Hair should also not obstruct or obscure the subject's face.

Photos must NOT be enhanced or altered in any way. The only exception is to remove red-eye.

Photos that are too light or dark or show glare may be rejected.

What should I/shouldn't I wear to have my passport photo taken?

We've found that photos taken in our facility turn out best if the subject is wearing a darker-colored shirt. Please try to avoid wearing a white or very pale-colored top for your photo as it causes the digital camera to over-compensate.

Also, the Dept of State will NOT accept photos where the subject is wearing:

A uniform of any kind

Camoflauge of any color or pattern

Do I need to provide any additional documentation to get a passport book/card for my child?

Applicants under the age of 16:

Must appear with both parents.

Both parents will need an acceptable form of ID to prove their identity OR provide a notarized Statement of Consent or Special Circumstance (Form DS-3053), with a photocopy of his/her ID.

Applicants 16 or 17 years of age:

Should have one parent present to sign application. This is not a requirement; However, not having a parent's signature may delay the processing of the application.

If you were age 16 or older when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 10 years.

If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 5 years.

The Issue Date of your passport can be found on the data page of your Passport Book or on the front of your Passport Card.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.

Can I renew my passport?

Passports that are not more than 5 years expired and were valid for 10 years originally are renewed through the mail. The renewal application form is available here or at our office.

Passports that are more than 5 years expired need to go through the same process as a first time applicant. That application form is available here or at our office.

Your current passport must be submitted with your renewal application. If you cannot locate your current passport, you must complete form DS-64 to report a lost/stolen passport and will need to follow the same application procedure as first time applicants (form DS-11) to obtain a new passport.

How do I report a lost or stolen passport?

Lost or stolen passports should be reported to the U.S. Department of State to prevent fraud. The form to report lost or stolen passports is available here or at our office.

How do I cancel the passport of a deceased relative?

You can return the passport of a deceased relative to the US Dept of State for cancellation. They can return the passport after it has been cancelled.

Please submit:

The valid passport

A certified copy of the death certificate

A letter requesting the cancellation and return (or destruction) of the passport

I found someone else's passport. What should I do with it?

If you find another person's lost U.S. passport, please mail it in a sturdy envelope to: